Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Tang, with the Xuan Bird's descent and Gui Cang's emergence, declares the shift in Human Dao Destiny and establishes the 'Great Shang' Dao Lineage.
• Human Emperor Jie, enraged by Cheng Tang's actions, dispatches an army to punish Shang, marking the start of the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation.
• Saints and Great Powers from various sects and lineages react to the Heavenly Dao's shift and the impending calamity.

Character Developments

• Cheng Tang gains clarity in his Heavenly Mandate, appoints Yi Yin as his Prime Minister, and allies with the Intercepting Sect to strengthen the Shang tribe.
• Human Emperor Jie descends into tyranny and loses touch with reality, leading his realm towards calamity.
• Saints like Tongtian, Yushu, Taiqing, and Zhunti assess the situation and prepare for the impending struggle.

Significant Themes

• Heavenly Mandate and the shift of power.
• The struggle between Dao Lineages and the consequences of their actions.
• The interconnectedness of Saints, their influence on the mortal realm, and the karmic repercussions.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Tang and Yi Yin collaborate to strengthen the Shang tribe and challenge the Xia Hou Clan.
• Human Emperor Jie and his allies, driven by fear and greed, march towards Shang, oblivious to the impending calamity.
• Saints from different sects react to the Heavenly Dao's shift, each with their own agendas and preparations.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The battle of Ming Tiao between the Shang Tang and Xia Jie's armies.
• Xia Jie's forces, despite their numbers, are weakened by Calamity Qi and lack of morale.
• Top Great Powers like Kunpeng, Guangchengzi, Lu Ya, and Tengshe desert or half-heartedly fight, causing panic among Xia Jie's forces.
• The Human Dao erupts, with trillions of mortals charging towards the battlefield, ignoring everything.
• Human Emperor Jie falls, the Nine Cauldrons return to the Abyss, and the Xia Hou Clan's Dao Lineage ends.
• The Five Emperors' True Spirits suffer backlash, forcing them into seclusion.

Character Developments

• Xia Jie's desperation and fear as he faces the Human Dao's power.
• The Five Emperors' True Spirits suffer due to the Xia Hou Clan's actions, showing their connection to the Human Race's Destiny.

Significant Themes

• The power of the collective will of mortals, shown through the Human Dao's eruption.
• The consequences of actions on the Heavenly Dao and the Human Race's Destiny.
• The fallibility of even the most powerful, as seen with the Xia Hou Clan's demise.

Character Interactions

• The desertion or half-hearted efforts of top Great Powers cause a chain reaction among Xia Jie's forces.
• The mortals' charge towards the battlefield, ignoring everything, shows their unity and determination.
• The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors' reactions to the Xia Hou Clan's demise highlight their connection to the Human Race's Destiny.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The 'Human Dao Uprising' in Ming Tiao leads to the destruction of the Xia Hou Clan's Dao Lineage, including the Human Emperor's fall and the Nine Cauldrons' shattering.
• The backlash of the Human Dao's power causes Heavenly Dao retaliation, leading to dragons and snakes appearing on land, heaven and earth inverting, and Karma running wild.
• The Saints, including Primordial Heavenly Venerate, Sect Master Tongtian, Empress Nuwa, and the Two Sages of the West, join forces to seal the Ming Tiao battlefield to prevent further chaos.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan, having witnessed the 'Human Dao Uprising,' gains a new perspective on the power of mortals and the unpredictability of the Human Dao.
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate, despite his indifference, feels a ripple in his Dao Heart upon seeing the power of mortal resentment.
• Sect Master Tongtian admires the Human Dao's power but also understands its potential danger.
• Empress Nuwa mourns the loss of her people and feels sorrow for the tragic event.
• The Two Sages of the West, Jieyin and Zhunti, have differing reactions to the event but ultimately join forces to contain the chaos.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Human Dao and the unpredictability of mortal will.
• The consequences of underestimating or exploiting mortals.
• The struggle between order and chaos in the Three Realms.
• The Saints' role in maintaining balance and preventing calamity.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and Primordial Heavenly Venerate, despite their differences in status, share a moment of realization about the power of mortals.
• The Saints, despite their individual goals and methods, unite to contain the chaos caused by the Human Dao's unrest.
• The Great Powers of the Great Desolation, regardless of their race or cultivation level, feel fear and reverence for the power of the Human Dao after witnessing the events in Ming Tiao.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Court is in disarray after the Ming Tiao calamity, with Emperor Ku injured and Haotian Shangdi absent.
• Lu Yuan, the Ziwei Great Emperor, stabilizes the Thirty-Three Heavens and the Circumference Heavenly Star Sea using his Karma Dao Fruit.
• Tang Wu (Cheng Tang) leads a successful revolution, establishing the Great Shang dynasty and the 'Xu' educational system, and creating the Flying Swallow Royal Army.
• Cheng Tang's soul establishes a Ghost Court in the Netherworld after his death, becoming the Netherworld Ghost Emperor Tang.
• The Cheng Shang Dao Lineage faces 'Nine Generations of Chaos,' with internal strife, external threats, and the Intercepting Sect struggling to keep the dynasty afloat.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan demonstrates his power and mastery of the Karma Dao Fruit, stabilizing the heavens and earning respect from Immortal Elder Nanji.
• Tang Wu and Yi Yin establish the Great Shang dynasty, emphasizing literary education and military prowess, and creating a powerful army.
• Cheng Tang's soul evolves into the Netherworld Ghost Emperor Tang, expanding the Human Dao's influence into the Netherworld.
• The Intercepting Sect, led by Sect Master Tongtian, supports the Cheng Shang Dao Lineage, preventing its collapse.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control within the Heavenly Court and the Three Realms.
• The rise and fall of dynasties, reflecting the Human Dao's Destiny and the consequences of Virtue and corruption.
• The intertwining of Human Dao Destiny, Merit, and Virtue with the Netherworld's Karma and the Great Calamity.
• The role of the Intercepting Sect in supporting the Cheng Shang Dao Lineage and maintaining order in the Great Desolation.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and Immortal Elder Nanji: Lu Yuan stabilizes the Heavenly Court, earning Nanji's respect and trust.
• Tang Wu and Yi Yin: They work together to establish the Great Shang dynasty, the 'Xu' educational system, and the Flying Swallow Royal Army.
• The Intercepting Sect and the Cheng Shang Dao Lineage: The Sect supports the dynasty, preventing its collapse amidst internal strife and external threats.
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate and Sect Master Tongtian: They have differing views on the Intercepting Sect's influence and the rise of the Cheng Shang Dao Lineage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Pan Geng, a mortal king, is born with signs of great destiny, marking a turning point for the struggling Cheng Shang Dao Lineage.
• Pan Geng relocates the capital twice to escape malevolent spirits and Calamity Qi, facing resistance and loss of life each time.
• He leads the Royal Army in a great battle against the Four Fiends, cleansing the interior of Yin Shang and achieving a significant victory.
• Pan Geng ascends Mount Tai to hold the Fengshan Ceremony, receiving the Seed of Jianmu from heaven, marking the establishment of the Yin Shang Imperial Dynasty.
• In the Heavenly Court, Primordial Heavenly Venerate forces Haotian to return from his reincarnation trials, preventing him from achieving the "Dao Achiever" realm.

Character Developments

• Pan Geng grows from a new king facing immense challenges to a leader who successfully revives his dynasty, demonstrating his determination, strategic thinking, and military prowess.
• Haotian, despite his anger and frustration at being forced to return, maintains his composure and accepts his fate, revealing his resilience and self-control.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Fate: Pan Geng's birth and subsequent achievements demonstrate the influence of destiny on one's life, while Haotian's forced return highlights the limitations of personal will against the power of the Heavenly Dao.
• Resilience and Perseverance: Both Pan Geng and Haotian face immense challenges and setbacks but persist in their goals, showcasing their determination and resilience.
• Power and Authority: The struggle between Haotian and Primordial Heavenly Venerate underscores the importance of power and authority in the cultivation world, with the Heavenly Dao Saints holding the ultimate power.

Character Interactions

• Pan Geng interacts with various characters, including the Intercepting Sect immortals, the people of Yin Shang, and the malevolent spirits, demonstrating his leadership and ability to inspire loyalty.
• Haotian's interaction with Yaochi Golden Mother reveals his ability to maintain composure and self-control even in the face of extreme frustration and anger.
• The interactions between Primordial Heavenly Venerate and Haotian highlight the power dynamics between a Heavenly Dao Saint and a Heavenly Emperor, with Primordial Heavenly Venerate ultimately asserting his authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Haotian returns to the Heavenly Court with an incomplete Dao Fruit, becoming a Half-Saint.
• He reclaims his position as the Heavenly Emperor, with Immortal Elder Nanji stepping down.
• Haotian's return causes unease among the Great Powers of the Great Desolation.
• The Heavenly Court's order is to be "rectified" by Haotian.

Character Developments

• Haotian: His Dao Fruit is incomplete, causing him immense hatred and a desire to challenge Primordial Heavenly Venerate's authority.
• Lu Yuan: He subtly supports Haotian but maintains independence, hinting at potential future collaboration.
• Immortal Elder Nanji: He steps down as the acting Heavenly Emperor, showing no visible reaction to Haotian's subtle rebukes.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and authority in the Heavenly Court.
• The consequences of Primordial Heavenly Venerate's interference in Haotian's Dao Path.
• The looming Investiture of the Gods Tribulation and its potential impact on the Heavenly Court.

Character Interactions

• Haotian and Immortal Elder Nanji: There's tension between them, with Haotian subtly negating Nanji's management of the Heavenly Court.
• Haotian and Lu Yuan: Lu Yuan subtly supports Haotian, hinting at potential collaboration, while Haotian considers Lu Yuan's words about displaying "bright Imperial Heart" and "vast Heavenly might."
• Haotian and Yaochi: Yaochi shows worry and support for Haotian, but Haotian remains focused on his hatred towards Primordial Heavenly Venerate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Nine Heavens Secret Realm, a legacy of the former Human Emperor Heavenly Emperor Jiutou Shi, opens.
• Lu Yuan senses an Innate Five-Colored Lotus within the secret realm, crucial for his final Dao Fruit avatar and achieving the Hunyuan Sage Dao.
• Various factions, including the Heavenly Origin Sect, Intercepting Sect, and powerful cultivators, converge at the secret realm's entrance, eager to obtain its treasures and opportunities.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan's Profound Yellow Dao Fruit reaches perfection, and he is determined to obtain the Innate Five-Colored Lotus to complete his Dao.
• Jade Emperor Daoist (Haotian's Three Corpses) restricts the Heavenly Origin Sect's movements to prevent them from causing trouble during the secret realm's opening.
• Sect Master Tongtian of the Intercepting Sect is eager to support Lu Yuan in obtaining the Five-Colored Lotus to aid his Proving the Dao.
• Old Ancestor Minghe, Old Ancestor Kunpeng, and other powerful cultivators are drawn by the secret realm's treasures and opportunities.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Opportunity: The opening of the Nine Heavens Secret Realm presents an opportunity for Lu Yuan to complete his Dao and for other cultivators to gain power and insights.
• Conflict and Ambition: The secret realm's treasures and opportunities stir the ambition and greed of various factions, leading to conflict and competition.
• Proving the Dao: Lu Yuan's pursuit of the Innate Five-Colored Lotus is a crucial step in his journey to Proving the Dao and becoming a Half-Saint.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan faces opposition from the Heavenly Origin Sect, led by Guangchengzi, who aims to prevent him from obtaining the Five-Colored Lotus.
• The Intercepting Sect, led by Daoist Duobao, supports Lu Yuan and shields him from behind as he enters the secret realm.
• Powerful cultivators like Old Ancestor Minghe and Old Ancestor Kunpeng also vie for the secret realm's treasures, leading to intense competition and potential conflicts.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan enters the Nine Heavens Secret Realm to obtain the Innate Five-Colored Lotus.
• He faces opposition from Venerable Maitreya of the Western Teachings and the Heavenly Origin Sect, led by Guangchengzi.
• Four powerful figures—Old Ancestor Minghe, Kunpeng Daoist, Old Lord Huang, and Calamity Dao Lord—attack Lu Yuan to prevent him from obtaining the lotus.
• Lu Yuan successfully acquires the lotus using the Karma Dao to disrupt his opponents' attacks temporarily.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan demonstrates his strategic prowess and calm demeanor under pressure, successfully obtaining the Innate Five-Colored Lotus.
• The four powerful figures show their immense strength and determination to stop Lu Yuan.
• Guangchengzi, Maitreya, and others reveal their true intentions and methods.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources, represented by the competition for Innate Spiritual Treasures.
• The consequences of interfering with Destiny, as seen in the reaction of the secret realm after Lu Yuan obtains the lotus.
• The importance of strategy and adaptability in achieving one's goals, as shown by Lu Yuan's use of the Karma Dao.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan faces off against the four powerful figures, showcasing his abilities and resolve.
• The Heavenly Origin Sect and the Western Teachings clash with the Intercepting Sect over the treasures.
• Lu Yuan and Daoist Duobao share a moment of understanding after the latter obtains the Human Emperor Origin Dao Book.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Western Teachings' Maitreya, Pharmacist, and Mahasthamaprapta obtain Innate Spiritual Treasures.
• Veteran Great Divine Ability Users, including Old Ancestor Minghe and Old Master Huang, gain benefits.
• The Nine Heavens Secret Realm manifests a Three Thousand Dao Platform, revealing Jiutou Shi's inheritance.
• Eight top Great Divine Ability Users, including Lu Yuan, attempt to comprehend Jiutou Shi's Great Dao inheritance.
• The Heavenly Dao seals the Nine Heavens Secret Realm, preventing its reappearance until an immeasurable Calamity.
• Lu Yuan returns to the Ziwei Imperial Palace and prepares for his Dao Fruit's perfection.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan senses the opportunity for his Five Elements Dao Fruit's perfection.
• The Western Teachings' disciples gain Innate Spiritual Treasures, boosting their cultivation and Dao attainment.
• The Heavenly Court's Jade Emperor Daoist and others gain insights from Jiutou Shi's inheritance, advancing their cultivation.
• Lu Yuan decides to sever his clone and knock on the door of Hunyuan, preparing for the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources among Great Divine Ability Users and the Heavenly Court.
• The pursuit of the Hunyuan Great Dao and the secrets of Jiutou Shi's inheritance.
• The tension between the Saints and the Great Divine Ability Users, foreshadowing an impending Calamity.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan interacts with his fellow disciples from Biyou Palace and the Intercepting Sect, discussing their plans for the future.
• The Western Teachings' Maitreya and others compete with the Heavenly Origin Sect's Guangchengzi and others for Jiutou Shi's inheritance.
• The Saints, including Primordial Heavenly Venerate, Sect Master Tongtian, and Empress Nuwa, observe the events in the Nine Heavens Secret Realm, planning their next moves.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan severs the avatar of the Five Elements Dao Fruit, causing a massive celestial phenomenon.
• He enters a state of enlightenment within the River of Destiny, comprehending the Dao of Destiny.
• Lu Yuan becomes a Dao Achiever, transcending the influence of Destiny and Merit.
• His breakthrough triggers a world-shattering event, but his Dao Realm remains separate from the Primordial World's Reality.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan's cultivation and understanding of the Dao deepen, leading to his breakthrough as a Dao Achiever.
• Other characters, such as Primordial Heavenly Venerate, Sage Taiqing, and Zhunti, react to Lu Yuan's achievement with shock, approval, or concern.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and enlightenment involved in transcending Destiny and Merit.
• The power and limitations of a Dao Achiever, standing between Quasi-Saint and Hunyuan Sage realms.
• The impact of a Dao Achiever's breakthrough on the Primordial World and its inhabitants.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan's achievement sparks reactions from various powerful beings in the Primordial World, including Primordial Heavenly Venerate, Sage Taiqing, and Zhunti.
• Sect Master Tongtian expresses pride and admiration for Lu Yuan's accomplishment.
• The reactions of other characters highlight the significance of Lu Yuan's breakthrough and the challenges it poses to their own plans and positions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan achieves Dao, reaching the pinnacle of Dao Achievers, surpassing even Ancestor Qian Kun.
• His Profound Yellow Great Dao manifests across the Great Desolation and Myriad Worlds, bringing enlightenment and transformation.
• The Heavenly Dao celebrates Lu Yuan's ascension with grand phenomena, marking his Dao Realm's qualification to spread throughout the Primordial Heavens.
• Lu Yuan's Dao Realm universe prototype exhibits near-absolute control and invincibility through all calamities.
• Ancient existences in slumber or exile awaken due to Lu Yuan's ascension, including the Great Freedom Heavenly Demon, Candle Dragon, and Old Ancestor Cangqiong.
• Dao Ancestor Hongjun, the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao, acknowledges Lu Yuan's profound foundation and immense potential.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan: Transcends to the Dao Achiever realm, severing his shackles to Destiny and manifesting his Profound Yellow Great Dao across the universe. He gains near-absolute control within his Dao Realm and invincibility through all calamities.
• Haotian: Feels pressure and shock upon learning that Lu Yuan has achieved Dao ahead of him and everyone else.
• Zhenyuanzi, Minghe, Kunpeng, East King Duke, and Queen Mother of the West: Feel ashamed and humbled by Lu Yuan's achievement, realizing they have been left behind by a junior.

Significant Themes

• Transcendence: Lu Yuan's ascension to the Dao Achiever realm represents the ultimate goal of cultivators, symbolizing freedom from external restraints and the ability to create one's own universe.
• Invincibility: Lu Yuan's Dao Realm grants him near-absolute control and invincibility through all calamities, highlighting the power and significance of a Dao Achiever's perfected Great Dao.
• Celebration and Recognition: The Heavenly Dao's grand phenomena celebrate Lu Yuan's ascension, marking his Dao Realm's qualification to spread throughout the Primordial Heavens and acknowledging his achievement.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and Haotian: Haotian feels pressure and shock upon learning that Lu Yuan has achieved Dao ahead of him, highlighting the power dynamics between them.
• Lu Yuan and Ancient Existences: Lu Yuan's ascension awakens ancient existences such as the Great Freedom Heavenly Demon, Candle Dragon, and Old Ancestor Cangqiong, who assess his impact on the universe and the Divine Dao's Destiny.
• Lu Yuan and Dao Ancestor Hongjun: Dao Ancestor Hongjun acknowledges Lu Yuan's profound foundation and immense potential, recognizing his status as a top-tier Dao Achiever.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Investiture of the Gods Calamity intensifies, with variables increasing dramatically.
• Lu Yuan achieves Dao, and the Heavenly Emperor's Destiny is divided due to Yao Xi's love affair.
• Yao Xi is apprehended by heavenly soldiers, and her family flees. She is later suppressed under Peach Mountain.
• Yang Jiao is captured by the Blood Gu Daoist and tortured. Lu Yuan's Yangming Daoist manifestation saves him.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan achieves Dao and gains a better understanding of the Heavenly Dao's operation.
• Yao Xi's love affair causes her to violate heavenly rules, leading to her suppression under Peach Mountain.
• Yang Jiao is captured and tortured but is later saved by Lu Yuan's manifestation, Yangming Daoist.
• Jade Emperor Daoist's Destiny is wounded due to Yao Xi's actions, causing him to lose face and authority.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of violating heavenly rules and the resulting Karma.
• The struggle for power and authority between the Heavenly Emperor and the Heavenly Origin Sect.
• The operation of the Heavenly Dao and the role of Saints in manipulating Destinies.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan's manifestation, Yangming Daoist, saves Yang Jiao from the Blood Gu Daoist.
• Yao Xi's love affair with Yang Tianyou leads to her suppression under Peach Mountain.
• Jade Emperor Daoist orders Yao Xi's apprehension and suppression, causing a division in his Destiny.
• The Heavenly soldiers show tacit indulgence towards Yang Tianyou and his children, allowing them to escape.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yangming Daoist, an avatar of Lu Yuan, saves Yang Jiao from the Blood Gu Daoist and accepts him as a disciple.
• Yang Jian, Yang Jiao's brother, cultivates the Eight-Nine Arcane Art under True Person Yuding's guidance to split Peach Mountain and save his mother.
• Yang Jian successfully splits Peach Mountain using the Emperor Yu Mountain Splitting Axe, but the seal's destruction triggers a chain reaction that threatens Goddess Yunhua's life.

Character Developments

• Yang Jiao: Survives the Blood Gu Daoist's attack and becomes Yangming Daoist's disciple.
• Yang Jian: Rapidly progresses in his cultivation of the Eight-Nine Arcane Art, driven by his desire to save his mother and fueled by his hatred for the Heavenly Emperor.
• Goddess Yunhua: Her life is endangered when the seal on Peach Mountain is broken, causing a backlash from the mountain's earth veins.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions: The breaking of the seal on Peach Mountain has severe repercussions for Goddess Yunhua.
• The power of determination: Yang Jian's unwavering resolve to save his mother drives his cultivation progress.
• The interconnectedness of fate: The actions of various characters, from Lu Yuan's avatars to the Heavenly Emperor, are intricately connected, affecting each other's fates.

Character Interactions

• Yangming Daoist and Yang Jiao: The Daoist saves Yang Jiao and accepts him as a disciple, showing compassion and understanding.
• True Person Yuding and Yang Jian: Yuding guides Yang Jian's cultivation, demonstrating his wisdom and patience as a master.
• Yang Jian and Goddess Yunhua: Yang Jian's determination to save his mother leads him to split Peach Mountain, but his actions inadvertently put her life in danger.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian attempts to save his mother but accidentally causes her to be swallowed by collapsing rocks and earth vein energy.
• The Jade Emperor, feeling his sister's severe injury, is enraged and prepares to descend upon Peach Mountain.
• A Yuxu Talisman, sent by the Primordial Heavenly Venerate, intervenes, suppressing the Jade Emperor's wrath and reminding him to follow destiny.
• Haotian, filled with humiliation and hatred, decides to complain to the Dao Ancestor at the Purple Heaven Palace.
• At the Purple Heaven Palace, Haotian pours out his grievances, and the Dao Ancestor responds with two words, "Haotian."

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Realizes the consequences of his actions, feels regret and confusion, and his Dao Heart is severely shaken.
• The Jade Emperor (Haotian): Experiences intense anger, humiliation, and a sense of being manipulated. His hatred towards the Saints grows, and his incomplete Dao Fruit is further weakened.
• The Dao Ancestor (Hongjun): Remains indifferent and aloof, observing the events unfold. He eventually responds to Haotian's plea, hinting at a critical juncture in the Heavenly Dao.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence within the Heavenly Court and the consequences of manipulation and scheming.
• The Karma and Destiny of characters, and the role of Saints in shaping these.
• The indifference and impartiality of the Heavenly Dao and the Dao Ancestor.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and his mother: Their relationship is strained due to Yang Jian's actions, leading to his mother's severe injury.
• The Jade Emperor and the Primordial Heavenly Venerate: Their conflict escalates, with the Jade Emperor feeling humiliated and manipulated by the Saints.
• Haotian and the Dao Ancestor: Haotian seeks justice from the Dao Ancestor, who responds with a hint towards a critical juncture in the Heavenly Dao.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dao Ancestor Hongjun reveals the upcoming 'Investiture of the Gods' Calamity to Haotian, the Heavenly Emperor.
• The Calamity will begin with the succession of the Human Race's Dynastic Dao Lineage, flourish with the killing of the Immortal Dao, and end with the reshaping of the Heavenly Court.
• Two Calamity artifacts, the Investiture of the Gods Scroll and the God-Beating Whip, will be born with the Calamity, serving as the foundation of the Heavenly Court.
• The Six Heavenly Dao Saints gather at the Purple Firmament Palace, where the Dao Ancestor reveals the details of the Calamity and its impact on the Mystic Gate's Three Teachings.

Character Developments

• Haotian, the Heavenly Emperor, gains hope and ambition after learning about the Investiture of the Gods Calamity, seeing it as an opportunity for revenge and to reinstate the Heavenly Emperor's might.
• The Six Heavenly Dao Saints react differently to the news of the Calamity: Sage Taiqing remains calm, Sect Master Tongtian shows dissatisfaction with Yuanshi, Empress Nuwa worries about the Yao Race, and Jieyin and Zhunti see a 'Great Opportunity' for the Western Teachings.

Significant Themes

• Karma and Destiny: The Calamity is a result of Karma Entangled and the Heavenly Dao's malfunctioning operation. The fate of the disciples of the Mystic Gate's Three Teachings is tied to their innate potential and fortune.
• Power and Authority: The Investiture of the Gods Calamity provides an opportunity for Haotian to reinstate the Heavenly Emperor's might and for the Six Heavenly Dao Saints to gain or maintain their influence.
• Sacrifice and Loss: The Calamity will result in heavy losses among the disciples of the Mystic Gate's Three Teachings, with some becoming Immortals, some becoming Gods, and some perishing or turning to dust.

Character Interactions

• Haotian interacts with the Dao Ancestor Hongjun, learning about the upcoming Calamity and its implications.
• The Six Heavenly Dao Saints gather at the Purple Firmament Palace, reacting to the news of the Calamity and discussing its potential impact on their respective Teachings.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dao Ancestor Hongjun hands the Investiture of the Gods list to Sage Taiqing.
• The Three Sanqing (Sage Taiqing, Primordial Heavenly Venerate, and Sect Master Tongtian) discuss who should be on the list.
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate suggests that all disciples of the Intercepting Sect should be on the list to cleanse their ranks.
• Sect Master Tongtian defends his disciples, highlighting Lu Yuan's (Qingxuanzi) merits and achievements.
• Sage Taiqing proposes the 'Three Consultations' method to decide the list in thirty thousand years.

Character Developments

• Primordial Heavenly Venerate shows arrogance and bias towards the Intercepting Sect.
• Sect Master Tongtian displays fierce anger and determination to protect his disciples.
• Sage Taiqing shows wisdom and impartiality in handling the situation.
• Lu Yuan (Qingxuanzi) is recognized as a 'Dao Achiever' with immense merit and virtue.

Significant Themes

• The impartiality of the Heavenly Dao and the burden of the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation.
• The complex relationships and power dynamics among the Three Sanqing and their respective sects.
• The importance of virtue, merit, and foundation in determining one's fate in the Calamity.

Character Interactions

• Primordial Heavenly Venerate and Sect Master Tongtian clash over the fate of their disciples.
• Sage Taiqing mediates the conflict between the other two Sanqing.
• Lu Yuan's (Qingxuanzi) achievements are brought up to counter Primordial Heavenly Venerate's arguments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Investiture of the Gods Tribulation begins, threatening the Great Desolation World.
• Sect Master Tongtian summons the Intercepting Sect's immortals to Biyou Palace.
• Lu Yuan, leading his seven Daluo disciples, arrives at Biyou Palace.
• Sect Master Tongtian preaches a sermon teaching fierce and ruthless methods to enhance the disciples' combat capabilities for the upcoming tribulation.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan: Realizes the severity of the upcoming tribulation and understands Sect Master Tongtian's intentions.
• Sect Master Tongtian: Prepares his disciples for the tribulation, showing his helplessness and determination.
• Daoist Duobao and Saint Mother Jin Ling: Understand the gravity of the situation and the necessity of the taught methods.
• Qiongxiao and Bixiao: Feel the heavy atmosphere and the fear of the Calamity.

Significant Themes

• The inevitability of the Calamity and the Intercepting Sect's involvement.
• The necessity of preparing for the struggle of life and death.
• The unfairness of the Calamity affecting the Intercepting Sect due to the actions of the Heavenly Origin Sect.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and his seven Daluo disciples: They follow Lu Yuan to Biyou Palace, showing their loyalty and respect.
• Sect Master Tongtian and the Intercepting Sect immortals: The Sect Master teaches them methods to prepare for the Calamity, and the immortals express their indignation towards the Heavenly Origin Sect.
• Qiongxiao and Bixiao: The sisters support each other as they face the impending Calamity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sect Master Tongtian reveals the Investiture of the Gods Calamity, which will draw disciples of the Mystic Gate into a killing Calamity based on their roots and destiny.
• Disciples will be divided into three paths: becoming Immortals, being listed and conferred titles by the Heavenly Court, or dying and entering reincarnation.
• Sect Master Tongtian shares methods to avoid or overcome the Calamity: severing the three corpses, having great Merit and Destiny, or diligently cultivating one's Dao.
• Lu Yuan deduces that the Calamity is a plot by Primordial Heavenly Venerate to annihilate Biyou Palace's Dao Lineage and seize their Destiny.

Character Developments

• Sect Master Tongtian: Shows his resolve to protect his disciples' Dao Paths, even if it means fighting against other Saints.
• Lu Yuan: Demonstrates his strategic thinking and concern for his fellow disciples, suggesting signing some disciples onto the Investiture of the Gods list to preserve their True Spirits.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for Transcendence and the price of pursuing the Dao.
• The cruel reality of the Heavenly Dao and the competition among Saints.
• The responsibility of a teacher towards their disciples and the protection of their Dao Lineage.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and Sect Master Tongtian: Lu Yuan advises his teacher on the severity of the Calamity and the need to sign some disciples onto the list, while Sect Master Tongtian remains resolute in his decision not to compromise his disciples' Dao Paths.
• The disciples of Biyou Palace: Fear, confusion, and determination spread among the disciples as they face the impending Calamity.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Origin Sect learns about the impending Calamity, the Investiture of the Gods, from a decree by Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
• The Calamity is linked to the Heavenly Origin Sect's disciples entanglement in mortal world's killing karma and the Yin Shang Dynasty's Destiny.
• Primordial Heavenly Venerate reveals that the Heavenly Origin Sect disciples are main characters of the Calamity and must face it.
• The Heavenly Origin Sect decides to slaughter the disciples of the Intercepting Sect to weaken the Calamity and accumulate Merit.
• They plan to accept new disciples and rogue cultivators to transfer Karma and find substitutes for the Calamity.

Character Developments

• Primordial Heavenly Venerate: Resigns himself to the cruel reality, prioritizes the continuation of the Heavenly Origin Sect's Dao Lineage, and tacitly approves the sinister plans.
• Guangchengzi: Steps up as the Senior Brother, consolidates the consensus, and formulates strategies to overcome the Calamity.
• Chijingzi: Elaborates on Primordial's hint, suggesting slaughter as a means to avoid karmic force and karma.
• True Person Taiyi: Initially anxious, becomes ruthless and calculating, suggesting luring rogue cultivators to fight against the Intercepting Sect.
• Heavenly Venerate Qingxu: Proposes the 'Substitute for Calamity' method to transfer Karma and increase survival chances.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for the Dao Lineage and the Great Dao.
• The ruthless and calculating nature of the Heavenly Origin Sect in the face of the Calamity.
• The stark contrast between the Heavenly Origin Sect's strategic planning and the Intercepting Sect's passive preparation.

Character Interactions

• Guangchengzi and Chijingzi work together to formulate strategies.
• True Person Taiyi and Heavenly Venerate Qingxu propose sinister schemes.
• The Heavenly Origin Sect's disciples discuss and agree on using the Intercepting Sect's disciples as sacrifices and substitutes for the Calamity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan returns to the Circumference Heavenly Star Sea and convenes the direct descendants of the Qingxuan lineage.
• He reveals the Yuxu Palace's conspiracy to use the Intercepting Sect as scapegoats for the Calamity and manipulate other Immortals and Gods.
• Lu Yuan demonstrates his Profound Yellow Dao Realm's power by smoothing out a portion of the Calamity Clouds.
• He commands his disciples to prepare for battle, assigning specific tasks to each lineage.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan shows his power and resolve, revealing his intention to use the Calamity as an opportunity for his Dao to prove itself.
• The seven core disciples (Honglu, Beiyuan, Yuanchu, Xuanhua, Gudao, Qingxiao, Wanmu) display determination and loyalty to Lu Yuan and their respective lineages.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for Dao Lineage, Destiny, and the opportunity for Transcendence in the Great Desolation.
• The consequences of Yuxu Palace's actions and the potential backlash from other Immortals and Gods.
• The importance of unity and preparation in facing the Calamity.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan interacts with his seven core disciples, issuing commands and inspiring their fighting spirit.
• The disciples of the Rune Immortal Dao, Star Immortal Dao, and Human Race Immortal Master lineages discuss their roles in the upcoming battle.
• The Intercepting Sect's Biyou Palace is mentioned as a target of Yuxu Palace's scheme and a symbol of resistance against the Calamity.